Monday, 15 December 2014

Sometimes we can easily get caught up in wanting to achieve big things fast but what we need to do is pace ourselves and take note of the little things because they really do impact the big things and in fact they are what make the big things big.

So this week take note of all the little acts of awesomeness and be grateful for them and know that they are opening the door for big things for you! :)

Monday, 8 December 2014

Our pious predecessors had something very important to teach about this concept.

It is reported that ‘Abdullâh b. Al-Mubârak said;

It is right that an intelligent person does not undervalue three [types of people]: the scholars, the rulers, and [his Muslim] brothers. Whoever undervalues the scholars will lose his afterlife, whoever undervalues the rulers will lose his worldly life, and whoever undervalues his brothers loses his good character and conduct.

Al-Dhahabî, Siyar A’lâm Al-Nubalâ`17:251.

Undervaluing can also mean judging without knowing or being prejudiced. Not respecting someone's status and achievements. Being jealous and envious.

As my mother always say; 'When you point a finger at someone just remember how many fingers are pointing right back at you!'